Johannesburg - JSC
Jozi, Jo'burg, eGoli, ... however you call it, it is the largest city in all of South Africa. Having built its fortune on precious stones and metals, this thriving metropolis will be the centrpoint for the world cup extravaganza. With three fiecely competitive local clubs in the Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows, the local support should be huge.
The stadium will be extensively upgraded in time for the world cup, when it will host the opening and final matches, among others.
Stadium Details
Name | Soccer City Stadium (aka FNB Stadium) |
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Capacity | 104,000 |
Opened | 1987 |
Club(s) | Kaizer Chiefs ((prior to world cup)) |
Matches in Johannesburg - JSC
Group Stage
- Match 1. Friday 11th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 15:00 BSTGroup A MatchSouth Africa 1–1 MexicoSouth Africa goal: Tshabalala (55′)Mexico goal: Márquez (79′)Coverage: ITV1
- Match 9. Monday 14th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 12:30 BSTCoverage: ITV1
- Match 20. Thursday 17th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 12:30 BSTGroup B MatchArgentina 4–1 South KoreaArgentina goals: Park Chu-young (16′ own goal), Higuaín (33′, 76′, 80′)South Korea goal: Lee Chung-yong (45′+1)Coverage: ITV
- Match 29. Sunday 20th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BSTGroup G MatchBrazil 3–1 Côte d'IvoireBrazil goals: Luís Fabiano (25′, 50′), Elano (62′)Côte d'Ivoire goal: Drogba (79′)Coverage: BBC1
Round of 16
Quarter Finals
- Match 58. Friday 2nd July 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BSTQuarter FinalUruguay 1–1 Ghana after extra timeUruguay goal: Forlán (55′)Ghana goal: Muntari (45′+2)
Uruguay won 4–2 on Penalties Uruguay Ghana Player Outcome Outcome Player Forlán Gyan Victorino Appiah Scotti John Mensah M. Pereira Adiyiah Abreu Coverage: ITV1
Final
- Match 64. Sunday 11th July 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 19:30 BSTCoverage: BBC1 (and ITV1)